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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees. Youll need to attract and retain quality tenants, establish rent collection processes, conduct regular maintenance and repairs and ensure compliance with local regulations.

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6 steps to jump from property manager to property owner: Build your rental portfolio with confidence

Buildium

You already know how to handle tenants, maintenance, budgeting, and legal compliance. Skills such as tenant screening, handling maintenance, and navigating local regulations directly transfer to rental ownership. The best part? Now, you just need to apply that experience with an owner’s mindset. Plan for those cycles financially.

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Do I need landlord liability insurance? key benefits and tips for adequate coverage

MRI Software

This guide will cover what landlord liability insurance is, why its essential, and the key benefits it offers. What is landlord liability insurance? Landlord liability insurance is a type of coverage designed to protect property owners from financial losses due to accidents or damages occurring at their rental property.

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Everything you need to know about apartment management in 2025

Buildium

This guide covers what you need to know about leasing, communication, maintenance, budgeting, staffing, compliance, technology, and growth strategies. Use digital tools such as tenant portals, SMS platforms, or messaging apps to keep renters informed about maintenance, building updates, rent changes, or policy shifts.

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Complete Guide to Commercial Property Leases in San Gabriel Valley, CA

InveServe

Gross Lease (or Full-Service Lease) Here, a commercial property tenant pays one flat monthly fee, and the property owner covers most, if not all, of the building’s running costs, such as property taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance (CAM) fees. The property owner still handles insurance and CAM.

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Fair Housing Training: Your Financial Safety Net in a Tight Economy

Rental Housing Journal

But when a complaint is filedoften months or years down the linethey find themselves facing expensive investigations, attorney fees, staff disruptions, and sometimes public scrutiny. Can Insurance Carry the Load? Some organizations believe theyre covered because they have business insurance, but policies vary widely.

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Alabama HOA Laws: A Guide to Homeowners’ Rights and HOA Powers

HOA Managememt

It also regulates budgeting, insurance, maintenance obligations, and voting rights. Financial Powers: Assessments, Budgets, and Records Alabama HOAs have the power to: Charge assessments to fund the maintenance of common areas. Alabama Uniform Condominium Act (1991) Applies to condominiums created on or after January 1, 1991.